IT Tech Lead

Couchbase, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

13h•$98,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Couchbase, the operational data platform for AI, empowers businesses to succeed by bringing data to life in new ways. Major market-leading companies rely on Couchbase for mission critical operational, analytical, mobile and AI workloads. Built to replace legacy infrastructure and fragmented data services, Couchbase empowers enterprises with a unified platform architected for performance, flexibility and global scale. With Couchbase, organizations bring their data to life, launching game‑changing customer experiences, exploring the limitless potential of AI, and seamlessly extending applications from the cloud to the edge and beyond. Couchbase’s AI‑ready technology and enterprise partnership model eliminate complexity and reduce total cost of ownership, enabling teams to stay agile, innovative and secure. Couchbase believes data should never slow you down, but act as the foundation for your next breakthrough. Discover why Couchbase is trusted to help the world’s biggest players scale, move fast and stay resilient, no matter what’s next on their roadmap. Visit couchbase.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X. Want to be part of our story? Apply today! Couchbase is seeking a highly skilled and people-oriented IT Tech Lead to join our Raleigh, NC office. This role goes beyond traditional IT support—you will serve as a technical leader and systems owner, driving automation, scalability, security, and innovation across our internal IT and SaaS ecosystem. You will partner closely with IT, Security, Engineering, and Business teams to design and operate world-class employee technology experiences, while leading the adoption of identity-driven automation, workflow orchestration, and AI-powered agentic applications that enable the business to scale efficiently.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive IT systems or desktop engineering experience
Strong experience with Google Workspace Administration
Strong experience with Slack administration and workflow automation
Strong experience withJira & Confluence administration
Okta administration experience, including SAML/OIDC, group rules, lifecycle management, and Okta Workflows
Hands-on experience building automation and AI-driven workflows, ideally with Atlassian Rovo or similar agentic platforms
Expertise with macOS and Windows endpoints in enterprise environments
Experience with MDM platforms (Jamf, Workspace ONE, etc.)
Knowledge of Active Directory, basic networking (TCP/IP), and endpoint security solutions
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization
Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a passion for automation and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Act as the IT technical lead for employee systems and internal productivity platforms, serving as an escalation point and mentor for IT analysts
Own the architecture, administration, and lifecycle of core SaaS platforms including Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Jira/Confluence, and endpoint management tools among others
Drive best practices, standards, and documentation across IT systems, access management, and automation
Lead Slack administration and workflow automation, including: Slack Workflow Builder and integrations Automated IT, HR, and Security workflows
Administer Jira & Confluence, including user provisioning, permissions, workflows, and integrations with other systems
Own Google Workspace administration and build automations around this platform including: User lifecycle management Security policies, data governance, and access controls Shared drives, email routing, and collaboration standards
Design and build AI-powered, agentic IT applications using platforms such as Jira ITSM, Project, & Atlassian Rovo
Identify & execute on opportunities to: Automate IT support and self-service Enhance employee productivity with AI agents Integrate AI into ticketing, knowledge management, and workflow orchestration
Serve as the Okta administrator and subject matter expert
Design and manage SSO, SAML/OIDC integrations, user lifecycle management, group rules, and access policies
Build and maintain Okta Workflows to automate onboarding, offboarding, role changes, and compliance processes
Partner with Security to enforce Zero Trust and least-privilege access models
Oversee provisioning, configuration, and decommissioning of macOS and Windows endpoints
Lead implementation and optimization of MDM solutions (Kandji, Workspace ONE, etc.)
Support corporate network services, Zoom/Google Meet Rooms, A/V systems, printers, and endpoint security tools
Ensure endpoint compliance with security and operational standards
Own incident management and escalation processes via IT ticketing tools
Lead strategic IT initiatives, including tool migrations, platform upgrades, and automation projects
Collaborate cross-functionally to align IT systems with business needs
Provide on-site & remote support to global users; responsiveness is key for this role.
Proactively look for patterns that can be automated or resolved to minimize the future traffic

Benefits

Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family
Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs
Financial Planning - Retirement program and Business Travel Insurance
Career Growth - Be valued, Create value approach
Fun Perks - An ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees.

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